Total power grid collapse causes nationwide blackouts in Nigeria
While South Africa teeters on possible stage 7 and stage 8 load shedding, Nigeria’s power grid crashed completely on Thursday.
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While South Africa teeters on possible stage 7 and stage 8 load shedding, Nigeria’s power grid crashed completely on Thursday.
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